Houston weather: Red Flag Warning ends Thursday night, cool Friday morning
Houston weather: Fire risk concerns until Thursday evening; rain chances this weekend
With winds from the north at 10-20 miles per hour and humidity values at times below 20%, a "Red Flag Warning" (also known as fire weather warning) remains in effect areawide today until 7pm.
Forest fire north of Houston; need to avoid any sparks Thursday
What we know:
HOUSTON - With winds from the north at 15 to 20 miles per hour and humidity values below 20%, a "Red Flag Warning" (also known as fire danger warning) remains in effect areawide today from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Please avoid doing anything near dry vegetation that could spark a fire.
Humidity will be only slightly higher on Friday, but much higher by Saturday.
Gorgeous weather pattern next two days
What's next:
We were downright chilly this morning with lows in the 40s, and we'll have a repeat tonight through Friday morning.
Daytime highs will reach the mid 70s tomorrow and the low to mid 80s on Saturday.
Next chance for rain
Big picture view:
Our area could use some rain, and we have showers on the way. In fact, there may be a few isolated strong storms north of Houston on Sunday into Monday. Elsewhere, most of the area will see scattered light to moderate showers along with higher humidity and cloudy skies.
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